Legal Assistant

Description Legal Assistants directly support lawyers and may be required to supervise other legal staff, such as legal secretaries or file clerks.Legal Assistants should have computer and technical knowledge as well as strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.Some law firms prefer three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department.Your responsibilities in this roleAssemble correspondence and memorandum

Catalog documents and compile data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

Oversee legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

Uphold computer database input and retrieval

Carry out word processing, filing and faxing

Handle matter management and record keeping

Check copies against originals to confirm accuracy

House e-documents and files

Locate and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites

Gather documents for photocopying/scanning Requirements - 2+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity

Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

e-Filing experience desired

Filing litigation experience preferred

Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

Conducting routine discovery

At this dynamic, growing firm, you can take the next step in your legal career! The ideal candidate is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5592. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.© 2022 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .